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Why AlphaTauri’s new F1 driver stance is pure "gold" for its engineers
In 2024, the AlphaTauri team is undergoing a new identity with new leadership. Alongside this change, there has been a noticeable shift in their approach to the driver line-up. Instead of prioritizing young talent and Red Bull rookies, they are now focusing on a more experienced driver line-up with Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. The team’s engineers are excited about this shift because they believe that Formula 1 has become more challenging for rookies due to the current generation of cars and restrictive testing rules. Guillaume Dezoteux, the team’s head of vehicle performance, emphasizes the value of experienced drivers in terms of finding a good mechanical set-up and understanding the car’s behavior in various conditions. He points out the challenges faced by rookies, as demonstrated by Liam Lawson, who performed well on tracks he knew but struggled on unfamiliar ones. Furthermore, experienced drivers are crucial in overcoming the weaknesses of the current cars and finding the right balance for race weekends.
Source: motorsport
